Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 35m at 5:26 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:54 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Sep 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:184.23:574.69:000.710:021.06:467:36First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:094.24:474.69:530.710:551.06:467:35First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:594.25:374.710:490.711:480.96:477:34Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:514.26:284.711:460.66:487:32Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:434.37:184.812:390.712:410.56:487:31Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:334.48:044.91:280.61:340.46:497:30Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:194.68:455.02:150.42:250.26:507:28Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:014.79:245.13:010.23:160.16:507:27Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:404.810:015.13:450.04:060.16:517:26Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:195.010:415.04:30-0.14:560.06:527:24Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:025.011:274.95:14-0.25:460.16:527:23Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:535.15:59-0.26:380.26:537:21Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:214.812:555.06:46-0.17:330.36:547:20Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:244.62:035.07:380.08:320.56:547:19Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:304.63:105.08:370.19:350.56:557:17Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:334.64:135.09:400.210:360.56:567:16Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:334.65:125.110:430.211:340.46:577:14Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:324.76:105.111:440.16:577:13Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:304.87:065.112:300.212:420.06:587:12Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:265.07:575.21:230.11:360.06:597:10Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:185.18:435.22:120.02:280.06:597:09New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:075.29:275.12:590.03:180.07:007:07New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:525.210:105.03:440.04:050.17:017:06New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:375.110:524.94:270.14:500.27:017:05New Moon24Tue
25Wed11:215.011:344.75:060.25:330.47:027:03Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:044.95:430.46:140.67:037:02Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:174.512:484.86:160.66:550.87:047:00Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:014.41:334.76:480.77:371.07:046:59Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:474.32:214.67:200.88:241.17:056:58First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:374.23:114.68:010.99:171.27:066:56First Quarter30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658501)

Common Questions About Orton Point, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Orton Point, NC today?

Slack tide in Orton Point, NC is approximately 8:40 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Orton Point, NC?

Orton Point, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Orton Point, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Orton Point, NC?

Tide predictions for Orton Point, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Orton Point, NC?

Tide data for Orton Point, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8658501. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8658501.

What is the moon phase in Orton Point, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Orton Point, NC is Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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